Lymphoedema and Wound Management Clinician
Classification -Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ********* : YY4 Clinical Coordinator District Nursing
Job Category -RN Div1 / Community Nursing
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires.
A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
Nursing/Midwifery
Aged Care
Medical
Community Services
Corporate Services
Support Services
About the role
Lymphoedema and Wound Management Clinician
Part time -Up to 16hrs per fortnight - (0.2 EFT)
The Lymphoedema and Wound Management Clinician provides advanced clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment, education and management of clients with lymphoedema, chronic oedema and complex wounds within Colac Area Health and thewider Colac-Otway region.
The Lymphoedema and Wound Management Clinician is recognised as an expert clinician who provides consultancy, clinical leadership, service development, education, quality improvement and evidence-based practice to support optimal client outcomes. The role works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated models of care, reduce preventable complications and improve client self-management.
The role delivers safe, evidence-based, person-centred clinical care requiringadvanced clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making within scope of practice.



The clinician contributes to improved client outcomes through early intervention, prevention, education, chronic disease management, and reduction of avoidable hospital admissions related to cellulitis, wounds, and chronic oedema complications.
The position also contributes to service development, staff education, quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community-based integrated care in alignment with CAH strategic priorities.
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes –
Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional with Australian Practitioners Regulation Agency and holds current registration
An Australasian Lymphology Association accredited post graduate qualification in complex lymphatic therapy to meet clinical accreditation requirements
Post graduate qualification in advanced wound care or working towards completion of qualifications
SWEP amber or red registered and credentialled practitioner
Demonstrated clinical experience in lymphoedema, chronic oedema, complex wound care, rehabilitation, oncology, community nursing, or a related speciality area
Demonstrated advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment planning skills
Understanding of compression therapy principles and chronic oedema management
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously
Demonstrated understanding of multidisciplinary and person-centred care




Computer literacy and ability to utilise clinical information systems
Current Driver's Licence
Current Police Check
Current Working With Children Check
Membership of an appropriate professional association
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following perks;
Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
Active Social Club
Extensive professional development and continuing education
Employee Assistance Program
Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the uniquebackgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an
environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and aworkplace that promotes wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applications
from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgroundsto apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable
adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.
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